The FDA approved the sale of Zyn nicotine pouches, which are increasingly popular with teens. But nicotine pouches cause addiction, as smoking and vaping also do.

or dip. In its 2025 announcement, the FDA noted that "a substantial proportion of adults who use cigarette and/or smokeless tobacco products" switched to Zyn pouches, justifying the authorization.

Zyn fueled a major shift in nicotine consumption ... The company has launched in Arkansas, Missouri and Kentucky, among others, where dip products are already popular, in an effort to establish ...

In contrast to cigarettes and chewing tobacco, Zyn does not contain harmful substances ... Tobacco companies now turn to alternatives to cigarettes amid a dip in smoking rates.

A state legislator is moving to outlaw the sale of flavored nicotine pouches, despite the federal Food and Drug Administration’s endorsement of the product’s potential health benefits in ...